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Ashbrook Classical Theater to perform “Much Ado About Nothing” Jan. 31-Feb. 2
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Classical Theater Company will present four performances of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2. The shows, taking place at the Studio Theatre in Ashland University’s College of Fine Arts, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, along with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, though seats may be…
ACN’s “Science of Peace” conference to be held Feb. 21-22
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University will host the 10th annual John D. Stratton Conference on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. This year’s theme is “The Science of Peace.” Through the development of “The Science of Peace,” the conference expects to leverage the strengths of a variety of disciplines in an effort to bring about a broader range of effective approaches to building a peaceful world. It aims to help…
U.S. News recognizes AU with five “Best Online Programs” rankings
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s online offerings were awarded distinction in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, as five of its programs were tabbed “Best Online Programs” by the highly-respected digital media company. Its 2025 rankings were announced on Tuesday. U.S. News, in its 13th year collecting and analyzing data specific to online learning, evaluated more than 1,600 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The rankings…
AU’s Homeschool and Classical Learning Center hosting a conference on March 8
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Homeschool and Classical Learning Center will host a homeschool conference on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring acclaimed speaker Todd Wilson. It will be held at John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). The second annual conference brings together families from the homeschooling community with the goal to make connections, share ideas and receive practical advice for their own homeschooling…
Opportunity for high school students to experience AU’s art studio for free on Feb. 22
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Department of Art + Design is offering a free college campus studio experience for current high school students who are interested in pursuing art on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event will be held in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.) from 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m., with lunch and all art materials provided. Studio experiences may include sculpture, printmaking, digital art and graphic design, painting, bookmaking and figure…
Fox to step down as dean of College of Business and Economics, will return to faculty
ASHLAND, Ohio – Daniel Fox has announced he will step down as dean of Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business and Economics, effective May 31. Fox, who had been serving as dean or interim dean since May 2022, will return to his role as a faculty member. “We are grateful for Dean Fox’s three years of leadership in the College of Business and Economics. He oversaw the college through an important and successful accreditation period and helped to expand…
Ashland University the perfect fit for finance student Brian Wolfe
Completing a bachelor’s degree in finance a year early. Check. Being able to buy a stock and learn about the stock market. Check. Gaining experience with multiple internships. Check. Having a full-time job waiting for him after graduation. Check. Graduating this spring without debt. Check. Commuting from home and taking online classes so he can continue to take care of his ailing mother and sister. Check. Ashland University and its College of Business…
Rickey Bolden’s keynote speech to highlight MLK Legacy Week events at AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Week from Jan. 20-25, a week full of events bringing students, faculty, staff and the Ashland community together for service, conversation and fellowship while commemorating the American civil rights leader. Staff from AU’s Center for CommUNITY and Belonging are coordinating the celebration, and the events are open to the public. On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20, AU students will be…
AU journalism and digital media students honored as national awards finalists
ASHLAND, Ohio – Eleven students in Ashland University’s Journalism and Digital Media (JDM) Department are national finalists in the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards competition for their work with the university radio station WRDL 88.9 FM and television station AUTV. The radio finalists are:
Faculty works to be exhibited at Coburn Gallery from Jan. 16-Feb. 16
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will be hosting an exhibition featuring works by faculty in the AU Department of Art + Design that runs Thursday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 16. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gallery admission is free and open to the public. This is an annual exhibition that spotlights the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of the current faculty as professional…
